Nile River Dinner Cruise in Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Celebrate an evening in Cairo with a glittering 2-hour dinner cruise along the iconic Nile River. Step aboard the elegant Nile Maxim cruise boat, and soak up the sparkling city lights, delicious food and live entertainment as you glide along the beautiful Nile. Feast on your choice of either a scrumptious set menu or à la carte menu; listen to tunes from the house band; and enjoy an after-dinner folklore show featuring sequinned belly dancers and spinning ‘tanoura’ artistes performing to foot-tapping folklore music.
- Two-hour dinner cruise on the River Nile
- Views of Cairo's illuminated skyline
- Music provided by a house band
- After-dinner belly-dancing show and folklore band
- Choice of set menu or a la carte menu
- Choice of early or late dinner cruises
- English-speaking guide (French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch and Russian guides are available if requested at time of booking)
- Pick-up and drop-off from central Cairo and Giza hotels
What's Included
- Private Qualified english speaking representative will pick you up from the hotel to the cruise ship.
- Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans ; pick up from hotel and drop off.
- Nile River cruise.
- Live entertainment belly dancing and the Dervish.
- A-la-Carte or set menu dinner.
- All taxes, fees , handling charges to the sights.
- Gratuities
- Drinks at dinner.
- Transfer Supplement to/from region of 6th of Oct. 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
- Transfer Supplement to/from region of N.A.Capital 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
- Transfer Supplement to/from region of Settlement 1000 L.E Round-Trip/car
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Private transportation by air-conditioned minivans; pick up from the hotel and drop off. There will be a supplement for transfer to/from hotels on (the 6th of October City– New Administrative Capital – The Settlement)
What To Expect
Select your desired cruise departure and menu option when you book. Then, after pickup from your central Cairo or Giza hotel, travel to the departure jetty on the Nile River to board your cruise boat.
Your vessel for the evening is the Nile Maxim, an elegant cruiser that echoes the style of the pharaonic barges of ancient Egypt. Step aboard and admire the views of Cairo’s waterfront sights as your boat cruises on the river. Snap photos of the city lights illuminated against the darkness and reflected in the lapping Nile waters.
As you relax and take in the views, enjoy the mix of pop and Middle Eastern music played by the live house band. Then, feast on a scrumptious set menu or à la carte dinner. Although the dishes may vary, expect to enjoy specialities such as seafood and Lebanese and Chinese delights. See the Itinerary for sample menus.
Following your meal, sit back and enjoy the sparkling live entertainment. Be entertained by live folklore music and watch a colorful belly dancing and ‘tanoura’ show, the latter with wide-skirted, whirling dervish-style dancers spinning hypnotically across the floor.
After the show, step back ashore and end your dinner cruise experience with a drop-off back at your hotel.
Your vessel for the evening is the Nile Maxim, an elegant cruiser that echoes the style of the pharaonic barges of ancient Egypt. Step aboard and admire the views of Cairo’s waterfront sights as your boat cruises on the river. Snap photos of the city lights illuminated against the darkness and reflected in the lapping Nile waters.
As you relax and take in the views, enjoy the mix of pop and Middle Eastern music played by the live house band. Then, feast on a scrumptious set menu or à la carte dinner. Although the dishes may vary, expect to enjoy specialities such as seafood and Lebanese and Chinese delights. See the Itinerary for sample menus.
Following your meal, sit back and enjoy the sparkling live entertainment. Be entertained by live folklore music and watch a colorful belly dancing and ‘tanoura’ show, the latter with wide-skirted, whirling dervish-style dancers spinning hypnotically across the floor.
After the show, step back ashore and end your dinner cruise experience with a drop-off back at your hotel.
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Infants must sit on laps
- Wheelchair accessible
- Vegetarian meal options available
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Christina T
What a fun evening. The guide and driver were very friendly and careful with us. We took my friend's twelve-year-old son, and he had a blast. The food was really good, with enough choices to satisfy a child/picky eater. The dancing was spectacular, and the dancers were very friendly. We really enjoyed seeing Cairo at night from the river.
Reviews
4.0
based on 149 reviews
susan_a, Jan 2024
We ordered a bottle of a wine with dinner. The price was about 30$ usd. The
“Manager” Substituted a bowler. It $300 usd without asking or Telling us. When the bill came we complained and he did nothing. The belly dancer was verity good. The food was good. But this left a very bad taste in y mouth. I wish I had that
“Manage’s” name - he should e fired.
David_P, Jan 2023
Was charged $350 for dinner and cruise. Suppose to include good but pay for drinks yourself.
Arrived to a boat billowing in cigarette smoke, told appetizers and salad were extra.
The smoke was so bad had to leave before boat left the dock since wife is an asthmatic.
No mention of smoking or if only partial food payment in Viator write up.
If had known would not have booked, especially at that price.
Have asked for a refund.
Neil_S, Dec 2022
An amazing experience - the food, entertainment, service and outdoor ambience were absolutely worth it.
Thomas_E, Oct 2019
Excellent entertainment. Service exceptional. Food good. Beautiful ship. Took pictures inside the dining area and outside as the ship flowed down the Nile.
Michelle_T, Sep 2019
Would have been nicer if we could have taken pictures with the entertainers after the show. Food was okay. Liquor was expensive. More explanation should have been given on time of dinner, time of entertainment, where exactly were we cruising to.
Israa K, Jul 2019
The program was OK while the food was not tasty.I paid 150$ for what worth 50$ which is unacceptable
Maria_P, Jul 2019
My family and I attended this cruise. The ship was really nice and the atmosphere was perfect. They also had great entertainment. The only need for improvement is the food. We selected the buffet, but a salad bar was the only real choice. The rest of the meal was pre-selected. The driver was on time to pick us up, the transportation was great. I felt bad for the poor tour guide. He is made to stay on the cruise the entire time, I guess in case we need anything. That might be a bit much, just felt bad for him. But I definitely recommend and would go again.
Melanie P, May 2018
The food was not good and even though I specified that I am deathly allergic to nuts and peanuts when I booked this tour they brought it out with almonds not once, but twice after I pointed out the fact after the first time. The entertainment was like sitting at a bad Las Vegas show. The Tanourah dance was really the best. The belly dancing was OK. The Nile was OK but my hotel is downtown and it was no different than when I walked to the highway or bridge and looked at it from there. My tour guide then demanded more money for his tip because what I gave him initially he raised his voice and said this was nothing. So I went to my hotel room, came back to the care with more money and even then he appeared to not be satisfied even though. He didn't really show me anything. The driver picked me up and he stayed on the cruise - that was it. Very bizarre. Don't recommend.
Mahmoud D, Feb 2018
In general its good, but not great, it should be better, when i was in the cruise, they put me in a table in the middle not directly beside the window even there were too many empty tables beside the window, and when i asked them, they told me that the tables beside the window are reserved, but when i reserve this trip via viator i did not now that we can reserve a specific table!! if i knew that, i would reserve a table on the window !!! is this the fault of viator or of the organizer or the cruise responsible ???
Christina T, Jan 2018
What a fun evening. The guide and driver were very friendly and careful with us. We took my friend's twelve-year-old son, and he had a blast. The food was really good, with enough choices to satisfy a child/picky eater. The dancing was spectacular, and the dancers were very friendly. We really enjoyed seeing Cairo at night from the river.
Gail U, Jan 2018
Our tour guide waited at our hotel for us even though we were running late. As for the cruise experience it was ok. If you like loud music and decent food then I would recommend.
Dennis K, Dec 2017
If you are first timer to Cairo this tour is a must. The tour leader picked me up at my hotel, delivered me to the ship and then was there to pick me up when I finished and brought me to my hotel. Soo easy.
The dinner on the ship was delicious and the service was fantastic.
The show was ok. Nothing too fabulous. The belly dancer was gorgeous. The singers / male dancers, well.....they couldn't compete.
Excellent value for the price paid.
Above all, its a boat ride on the Nile in Egypt. Holy cow! Amazing.
Daneuska G, Dec 2017
Cruise was fantastic. Had lots of Egyptian decorations and food was good. The belly dancer and Whirling Dervish were very entertaining. Best way to cruise the Nile!
marce11a, Nov 2017
Food was okay. Service was good. Music was nice. It’s Cool being able to say I sailed down the Nile. Belly dancer was fun to watch. I booked it as a space filler so we could get out of the hotel for a night.
AJITH_P, Nov 2017
Cruise experience was good.. But there is not much to be seen in terms of views
Sarah_S, Oct 2017
Good food and drink to go along with an entertaining show. Also very nice to be able to walk outside on the deck and see the Nile.
Rosemary H, Oct 2017
It was my birthday on this cruise and I received a cake etc on board the ship which was a huge surprise . The evening was excellent.
Stephanie_M, Sep 2017
So fun!!! loved the dancing and the food options on the cruise
Henry L, Jul 2017
I wasn't overly impressed with the food however, the entertainment was great and the view of Cairo from the deck of the ship was well worth the time.
Meghan Stevens, Jul 2017
This was nice to do in the evening to get out of the hotel.The dancers and band were very good and put on a great show. The food was just okay, as I expected. The real let down was the boat. Smoking was aloud and it seemed like we were the only ones not partaking. The outdoor balcony was VERY small and not that enjoyable for an escape. A larger boat with outdoor seating would have been nice so you can enjoy the views from the Nile. I would not recommend taking your children on this boat due to all of the smoke.
Taschiona G, Jul 2017
Mohammed from South Sinai Travel assisted brilliantly. was a beautiful evening will surely recommend it to anyone
Maria R, Jun 2017
Dinner Cruse on the Nile! who dons not want to do that while in Cairo? Apparently not many people. There was about 10 people including us in that ship and it was amazing. Excellent food, musing and performances.
Maria_D, May 2017
This was really great way to visit the nile river. lots of fun , great food, high energy . The Dancing was great and so much fun! highly suggest it :
Brad C, May 2017
Overpriced for what you get. My guide and driver were not friendly at all... Once I got to the boat they didn't even want to let me choose an appetizer I chose the A La Carte option and dessert and drinks are not included...
The view from the Cruise is really nothing special, especially at night.
The only saving grace is the entertainment... The belly dancer was fantastic, as was the Sufi dancer.
Robert_C, Apr 2017
Fantastic experience. I am from Las Vegas so I expected to be entertained and fed well. This cruise met all of my expectations I will continue to use Viator on all of my future international trips
Sarra A, Mar 2017
Maxim was AMAZING! A must do in Cairo. The guide, Mr Amr was also equally fantastic. He even went out of his way to get us something we needed from the pharmacy while we were on the boat. He was prompt upon pick up and helpful and waited for us at the gates when we returned. Highly recommended!
Yaerid J, Jan 2017
The experience on the Nile was great, the entertainment was fun. The food was ok, but we knew we were going more for the experience than that. Great evening, our guide picked us up on time and was very hospitable.
Aarin_J, Jan 2017
Wasn't worth the money. Music was weird 1980 american music, belly dancer was cheap looking with hair extensions and spent more time shaking her breasts then her belly. Other entertainers were boring and cheap looking as well. The whole thing didn't have an authentic feel. Dinner was good but I would rather have ate somewhere else for the money we spent. The cruise doesn't even go past the pyramids. Don't pay the money for this. It's really corny.....
Michael T, Dec 2016
This is a great way to end the day. After lots of activity, there is something very relaxing about dressing up for a nice dinner, enjoying the sights of the city from the Nile River and watching excellent performers do what they do well. For the meal, the best part was the salad bar buffet. It featured a variety of things. Unfortunately, my bread didn't come early enough to properly enjoy the hummus and baba ganoush. The rest of the meal was well done, but nothing special. The performances had a nice flow from one act to the next, and all performers did a very good job. The 2.5 hours goes by very quickly. I had been a bit worried about being on a boat. But, the ride was VERY smooth--unless you watch the banks of the river, you wouldn't notice that the boat was moving at all.
Fe F, Oct 2016
A must see in Cairo. The food was great , the show very entertaining and the river cruise very relaxing. A great time to spend an evening with friends.
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